Delhi Seat-Sharing Accord: AAP-Congress Forge Alliance For LS Polls

NEW DELHI: The agreement between the partners of the INDIA bloc, AAP and Congress, for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi was confirmed on Saturday. AAP will contest four seats, while Congress will field candidates in three constituencies.

Constituency Distribution

AAP candidates will vie for seats in New Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, and East Delhi. Congress will focus on Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi, and North West Delhi.

Previous Deadlock and Strained Relations

Earlier negotiations saw AAP offering only one seat to Congress, leading to a deadlock. Tensions arose when AAP declared its intention to contest multiple seats independently in various states.

Political Landscape in Delhi

The BJP has historically dominated Delhi, winning all seven seats in the previous two Lok Sabha elections. This dominance underscores the challenge faced by the opposition alliance in the upcoming polls.

Collaborative Strength of the INDIA Bloc

Delhi Congress President Arvinder Singh Lovely emphasized the unity and strength of the opposition alliance, expressing confidence in their campaign not only in Delhi but nationwide.

Allocation of Seats in Other States

Apart from Delhi, Congress has allocated one seat to AAP in Haryana and two in Gujarat, indicating a broader strategy for seat-sharing across different states.

Seat-Sharing Deals Across India

Similar seat-sharing agreements have been reached in other states like Uttar Pradesh, with Congress and Samajwadi Party finalizing their arrangement. Discussions in Maharashtra are ongoing.

Trinamool Congress’ Stand in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress remains firm in its decision to contest all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, amidst reports of discussions with Congress.